Description

Butanoic Acid, 2-Imino-3-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester (9Ci) is a specialized organic ester derivative with a unique imino-keto functional group, serving as a versatile high-purity building block for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is critical for research and development in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, where precise molecular architecture is required. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel heterocyclic compounds, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and complex organic intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing nitrogen and oxygen heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive imino and keto groups for constructing complex bioactive molecules.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers requiring specific chelating or binding properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry research for studying cyclization reactions, nucleophilic additions, and the synthesis of complex natural product analogs.
• Coordination Chemistry: Potential use as a ligand or precursor for ligands in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes due to its donor atoms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanoic Acid, 2-Imino-3-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	678992-87-5
Molecular Formula	C7H11NO3
Molecular Weight	157.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Imino-3-oxobutanoate; Ethyl 2-Iminoacetoacetate; 2-Imino-3-oxo-butanoic acid ethyl ester; Acetoacetic acid, 2-imino-, ethyl ester; Butanoic acid, 2-imino-3-oxo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl α-iminoacetoacetate; 2-Iminobutanoic acid, 3-oxo-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Butanoic Acid, 2-Imino-3-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.